Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Fou (full) o' courtesy, fou o' craft. Sc. Pr.

Four eyes see more than two. Pr.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets. Napoleon.

Foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head. Jesus.

Foy est tout—Faith is everything. M.

Foy pour devoir—Faith for duty. Old Fr.

Frae saving comes having. Sc. Pr. 5

Fragili quærens illidere dentem / Offendet solido—Trying to fix her tooth in some tender part, / Envy will strike against the solid. Hor.

Fraile que pide por Dios pide por dos—The friar who begs for God begs for two. Sp. Pr.

Frailty, thy name is woman. Ham., i. 2.